How To Beat Your Boss Peugeot 3008 Key Fob
What You Should Know About Your Peugeot Key Fob
Peugeot Key Fob lets drivers start the car from afar. This feature is useful in hot or cold conditions, as it offers drivers the opportunity to warm their vehicle's engine and interior before entering the vehicle.
Dealerships are able to program and create new Peugeot keys however, only if they have the time. KeyNOW can cut programs, cut, and deliver new Peugeot keys faster with KeyNOW.
Keyless Entry
As well as opening and locking your car doors, a few key fobs are also able to start the engine. This is useful in the event that you have to leave your vehicle on hot days or if you're carrying large objects in the boot that make it difficult to open the door manually. Press the unlock button on your key fob a several times quickly to begin the vehicle. The door locks should close and the red LED light will start to flash. If this doesn't occur then your key fob battery may be dead and needs to be replaced. Alternately RF interference caused by nearby buildings could interfere with your system.
Another interesting feature is that certain key fobs come with a physical key that can be used to unlock the car (often only for the driver's door but sometimes, they can also be used for the boot). They can be opened by opening a flap on the fob or pressing a button on the case. The key's physical form can be removed from an opening in the case to access the lock.
Key fobs are susceptible to being damaged by water - especially when the chips inside are exposed to salty or soapy water. In some cases key fobs may stop working completely due to an issue with the chip. In this case the key fob has to be replaced by the dealer. However, locksmiths can often provide replacement keys faster than a dealership, and at a significantly lower cost.
Remote Start
You can start your car without having to carry your keys with you. This is especially useful when you are in a hot climate and want to cool your car down while running the errands. However, there are some important things to be aware of prior to making use of this feature.
Certain key fobs have an engine start button that you can press to start your car remotely (for example, Ford has a circular an arrow which is moving clockwise around its key fob). Mazdas, for example, require you to first lock the key and then press the Start button.
There could be a weak or dead battery in your key fob if you are unable to start the car. This is because the batteries of the key fob aren't able anymore to send an intense signal to the car's system.
If this happens, you can either replace the batteries or reprogram your key fob. This process differs from vehicle to vehicle, but you can typically follow the steps in your owner's manual. Our mobile technicians are also equipped to assist you in this process. We have the expert tools needed to cut and program the replacement Peugeot key at office, home or when you're stuck on the roadside.
Door Locks
The Peugeot 3008 remote key system allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle with a press of a button on the key fob. Contrary to the traditional key, which has a physical key hole the key fob contains an electronic replica of the car key inside.
It does this by utilizing the radio signal, which can only be transmitted if the key is in a certain distance from the car. A solenoid in the door lock converts the electronic command into mechanical once the signal has been detected. This causes a rod to turn the car door locks, just as the physical key would.
There are many possible causes for the Peugeot keyfob that is not locking or unlocking your vehicle. The most frequent cause is a dead battery. It can be fixed in minutes. Other reasons include worn buttons, water damage signal interference or a damaged electronic chip.
The key fob in modern vehicles isn't an exception. Modern cars require extremely high level of precision in order to operate. The key fob may have been programmed incorrectly or it could be faulty in hardware that makes the vehicle unable to respond to the signal generated by the key. A licensed locksmith can reprogram your key fob to ensure it is compatible with the vehicle.
Immobiliser
Peugeot was one of the first companies to incorporate an immobiliser in a key. The chip prevents the car from starting if it sees an untrue signal being sent from the key to the car. When new this is great however, as they age the chips wear out and cause issues. This usually starts with getting a message saying 'anti theft system active on the dashboard or a warning light illuminated stating "immobiliser fault".
Usually Peugeot dealerships have to be called to create and programme replacement keys. However, a professional locksmith has dealer-standard equipment in their van, which means they can be with you and generating new Peugeot keys on the roadside or at home more quickly than dealers would be capable of.
Generally G28 start to have issues as the key blade wears out. This wear could cause the mouth of the key not to be able to enter the lock correctly, which can cause further wear on the locks. The issue can be solved by simply replacing the blade. It is also possible to have the teeth on the key refurbished in order to make them perform more smoothly. This is something only a fully certified auto locksmith can do however it will help you avoid a lot of trouble and cost in the end.